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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.14, 1,121.61 and 498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.14, 1,121.61 and 498.23 is: 687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.14 : 1,121.61 = 498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.14/1,121.61 = 498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.14x = 1,121.61 × 498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.14x = 558,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,814.14/813.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.23

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